Somewhere in England
Caryl Phillips dramatises his own novel Crossing the River, a story of love and race set in Yorkshire during the Second World War.
written and dramatised from his own novel, CROSSING THE RIVER, by Caryl Phillips.
SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND is a story of love and race set in Yorkshire during the Second World War.
When the US Army arrived in Britain during World War Two, it came in still-segregated units. When a platoon of black GIs sets up camp near a quiet Yorkshire village, there are far-reaching consequences both for rebellious GI Travis Johnson and local shopkeeper, Joyce.
All other parts played by members of the cast
Produced/directed by Gaynor Macfarlane.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joyce | Helen Longworth |
| Travis | Rhashan Stone |
| Len | David Seddon |
| Emile | Jason Barnett |
| Sandra | Karen Bartke |
| Stan | Luke MacGregor |
| Mr Miles | John Bowler |
| Colonel | John Bowler |
| Mother | Alison Belbin |
| Vicar | Nicholas Murchie |
| Girl | Keziah Joseph |
| Director | Gaynor Macfarlane |
| Producer | Gaynor Macfarlane |
| Writer | Caryl Phillips |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Dec 201614:30BBC Radio 4
- Sat 24 Mar 201821:00BBC Radio 4
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